Totally agree with your assessment. The first set was solid practice fodder for both band and fans. I am starting to dig KDF and this version was a great way to kickoff the show. Once again BOTT continues to impress me more and more. I remember hearing this song 9 times in the summer of 99' and thinking "this blows". The 3.0 versions have become a blast to listen to. The tube> Antelope sequence to finish off the set gave us a glimpse of the things to come.

I love Birds but unfortunately this one didn't get "out" there. Oh well its nice to know that it's back in rotation. Steam is an amazing song. Cool beat, twisted lyrics and a platfrom for intergalactic space travel. LOVE IT! Salley was the best version I've heard since fall of 99' although I'm still not a fan of the vocal scat jam. Hood was a monster throw in a Have Mercey and you have one of the all time greats. Slave encore is just the cherry on top!

Amazing second set! Who knew what was on deck for the next night? I sure didn't!